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jibyc   09-17-2009 at 02:11:38 PM

Hi,

Recently I have noticed that the logo LED on the side of my X-Fi soundcard is only 30-40% of the normal level. At power on it is at full level for a moment or two and then dips. The front panel that is connected to the sound card also only works as a headphone passthrough, none of the button controls function and they are also dimly lit. The sound card however functions completely normally. I have checked all cables and reinstalled the drivers.

I run a 4850 crossfire set up with the 630W PSU in this review.

Any ideas?

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r_manic   09-30-2009 at 08:34:45 AM

What kind of PSU? How many cards in the CrossFire setup? Perhaps your PSU is simply not providing enough juice.

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rand_79   09-30-2009 at 09:48:32 AM

so you have a creative labs product failing thats NOT caused by a driver issue?

 

let me write this one on the calendar

  

Edit: sorry to not be of help..
maybe try another slot.. try removing card uninstalling drivers and reinstalling card and drivers?

 

doubt its a power issue.


Message edited by rand_79 on 09-30-2009 at 09:49:29 AM
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SystemPat   09-30-2009 at 10:23:56 AM

If there was a low voltage issue, you would have a lot more problems than the LED lights on the soundcard. Why are there lights on a soundcard anyhow? It's inside the case.
How old is the equipment. It's more likely that the LEDs are cheap and are failing. Or something is loose.

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jibyc   09-30-2009 at 11:28:47 AM

Well I have since removed the second card and it is still an issue so it can't be power. I'll try cleaning the contacts and see if thats the issue.

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